Summer is finally starting to come to a close in Japan, and autumn has just begun. Many will be happy to know that the soaring temperatures and smothering humidity will soon drop, but there is a lot more to experience in autumn than just the simple […]
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Today I want to introduce you to Alex, one of our foreign Tour Guides, and our HR and Training Manager here at Arigato Travel. Many of us wonder why foreigners decide to come live in Japan. Despite having interviewed expats in Japan before on our blog, […]
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I wanted to title this with some sort of pun, like “best place to go see the forest in the fall? Ao-MORI of course!” then I realized the better pun is “Best place for fall fun? AKI-ta,” but I digress. Japan’s seasons bring cycles of limited-edition […]
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Although famous around the world for the fact that it almost always accompanies sushi, many people still don’t know about the origins or properties of Wasabi. Since its main presentation is that of a green paste, it is not that easy to imagine that it actually […]
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Takanome Sake is a high class Japanese sake (rice wine) maker that combines traditional with innovation to create a unique sake that is produced in small batches to ensure quality. Whether you are a connoisseur of Japanese sake already or a beginner, their sake is definitely […]
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The team here at Arigato Travel recently came across this heartwarming eco-friendly farmstay located just out of Kyoto, called Furumaya House. As soon as we saw its beautiful and welcoming atmosphere, we couldn’t wait to introduce it to our readers. So first, I just want you […]
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Yamaguchi Prefecture can entice any foodie looking for a new experience. While the area certainly boasts beautiful beaches and shrines, it also tempts travellers with its promise of delicious and particularly unique delicacies. Below, we’ve listed some recommendations of foods to try when in the area! […]
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At Section L, we won’t tell you where to end up. Only where to start. – Quite a captivating statement! Therefore, we took the opportunity to bring to you, our lovely readers, the opportunity to get to know more about this company and what they have […]
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Coffee culture. Let’s talk about it. While it’s important to take note of and regulate your caffeine intake, there is a beauty to our modern day coffee culture. Going out for coffee isn’t just about getting that boost of energy, it can be an event. A […]
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Here at Arigato Japan we’re all about food and drinks—as huge tea-lovers—so we are very excited to introduce a very special guest to our readers. If you follow our Instagram series “Tea Talks” with Lauren, you may have watched our episode which featured Mariëlla Erkens—Tea Sommelier, […]
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